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College Star Shines, Joins Mercury Legend Brittney Griner

It is an exciting time in college basketball, as young stars are playing at a high level. One of the players who stand out the most is Audi Crooks. Crooks plays for Iowa State, and she has helped the Cyclones get off to a hot start.

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Mercury's Sabally Ruled Out From Unrivaled

Satou Sabally is one of the Phoenix Mercury's stars, and she had a strong season. She was the team's leading scorer, as she averaged 16.3 points. She also averaged 5.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 13

Caitlin Clark Gives Definitive Answer on Playing in Project B Basketball League

Caitlin Clark returned to a basketball court on Friday. It had been 150 days since Clark played in an official, competitive basketball game. And while she didn't play in a professional game on Friday, she was seen practicing, at full speed, without restrictions, at Team USA's basketball training camp at Duke University.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 12

Caitlin Clark Is Trending Over Team USA Video

Caitlin Clark is officially back to basketball action. The Indiana Fever star played just 13 games in 2025 due to a groin injury, with the team officially ruling her out for the rest of the campaign in September after determining she needed more time to recover.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 12

Watch Paige Bueckers’ perfect side-step 3-pointer against Caitlin Clark

This weekend, several hopefuls for Team USA’s roster for the 2028 Olympics are gathering on the campus of Duke University for a couple of days of mini-camp.

WNBA News / ESPN / December 12

Sparks' Hamby, Aces drop discrimination lawsuit

The Las Vegas Aces and Dearica Hamby mutually agreed to dismiss her lawsuit against the WNBA club, according to a federal court filing Thursday.

Dallas Wings News / Bleacher Report / December 12

Watch: Paige vs. Caitlin in USA practice (via @usabasketball)

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 12

Unrivaled news: Satou Sabally out ‘indefinitely’ with lingering concussion symptoms

It was only a month ago that Satou Sabally was mentioned as one of the top 10 players to watch at Unrivaled. Unfortunately, she won’t be hitting the floor for the second annual season. On Friday, Ben Pickman of The Athletic officially confirmed that Sabally will be out indefinitely due to the lingering effects of a concussion.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / December 12

Angel Reese Announces Career News After WNBA Season

Angel Reese is preparing for her third season in the WNBA, having played under two different coaches with the Chicago Sky. Reese began her WNBA career under head coach Teresa Weatherspoon and in her second season with the Sky, Chicago was led by head coach Tyler Marsh.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 12

Sue Bird Reveals the ‘Hardest Part’ Ahead for Caitlin Clark’s Comeback

The biggest reason why Indiana Fever fans were looking forward to December 12 was that they knew it was when superstar guard Caitlin Clark would be back on the basketball court and in front of cameras, as it was announced last month that she'd be taking part in the Team USA National Team training camp this weekend in Durham, North Carolina.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 12

Caitlin Clark News Emerges After Second WNBA Season

Caitlin Clark has been one of the biggest stars in sports over the past several years. The Indiana Fever guard is coming off her second season in the WNBA, having already proven to be one of the top stars in the league.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / December 12

Youth movement highlights Kara Lawson's first USA camp

DURHAM, N.C. -- Paige Bueckers already has a nickname for herself and the other nine players who are making their debuts with the U.S. senior national women's basketball team this weekend at Duke: "The Young and Turnt Corps." "That's the kind of vibes that we want to bring to this camp," Bueckers said.

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Indiana Fever News / Field Level Media / December 12

Caitlin Clark: CBA talks are 'biggest moment WNBA has ever seen'

DURHAM, N.C. -- WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark is making her debut with the senior U.S. women's national team this weekend, taking part in a training camp at Duke under first-time Team USA head coach Kara Lawson.

Chicago Sky News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 12

Angel Reese reveals stance on returning to Sky for 2026 season

The 2026 WNBA season doesn’t tip off until May. However, that isn’t stopping reporters from asking Angel Reese about her plans for the upcoming campaign.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 12

Phoenix Mercury’s 2008 Draft Picks Shine With Big Performances

The Phoenix Mercury missed the playoffs in 2008, and they finished the season with a record of 16-18. They won the championship the previous year, but they were unable to get the repeat.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 12

Angel Reese Echoes Paige Bueckers on Team USA Future

It's no secret that women's basketball has received an influx of superstars over the past couple of years. The three most notable of these are Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers, all three of whom are participating in the USA National Team training camp in Durham, North Carolina, from December 12-14.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 12

Looking At Danielle Robinson's Season With The Mercury

Danielle Robinson had a solid WNBA career, and while she did not start her career with them, she spent some time with the Phoenix Mercury . Robinson was drafted by the San Antonio Silver Stars, as they drafted her in 2011.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 12

WNBA Mock Expansion Draft Predicts Connecticut Sun Protected Players

The WNBA remains caught up in the unceasing CBA negotiations, but attention must be divided to focus on its upcoming expansion draft. The two new franchises — Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire — will be selecting players to bring on board.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 12

How Mercury's Taurasi Had A Legendary Performance Against A Rival

Diana Taurasi had a stellar career, and over the years, she had some great seasons. Her best season scoring-wise was in 2006, as she averaged a career-high 25.3 points.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / December 12

Analyst Predicts Sky’s Protected Players in WNBA Expansion Draft

With the upcoming WNBA Expansion Draft coming soon, the league's two newest teams (the Portland Fire and the Toronto Tempo), will have the chance to select players that go unprotected by all of the other 14 teams.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 11

Olivia Nelson-Ododa Breaks Down Her Iconic Looks of the Season

The Connecticut Sun had plenty of highlights this year, clutch wins, defensive grit, fourth-quarter composure. Despite all the positive basketball moments from this past season, tucked between was something just as unforgettable: Olivia Nelson-Ododa's iconic tunnel fits. Naturally, the fans were prepared when the question arose online.